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Divide 45/56 with 40/8

1^st number: 45/56, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

45/56 ÷ 40/8 is 9/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 45/56 ÷ 40/8 = 45/56 × 8/40
3. = 45 × 8/56 × 40 = 360/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/56

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